Comedian, writer, and actor who is known for his work throughout the British television industry. Between 2003 and 2009, he released three live stand-up specials: Overnight Success Tour, Living the Dream, and The Best Medicine Tour. He spent his early professional career working as a biomedical scientist at the Bolton General Hospital in Farnworth, Lancashire, England. He gained his first performance experience as a pantomime with similarly-interested co-workers in the Bolton Health Performers troupe.